Exposed trusses are exceptional architectural elements, at once structural -- they hold up the roof -- while modulating a space to give it scale and rhythm. But with the many truss types out there ...

Roof framing has undergone a quiet revolution over the past half century. Trusses are gradually replacing the conventional rafters, to the point that nowadays more than 80 percent of new ...

We are adding a master bedroom and family room "wing" to our house. It will have a standard pitched roof. Do you recommend having the roof stick built with lumber or using pre-made roof trusses ...

Dear Arn: For most homes, using roof trusses is a far better construction method than stick built roof framing. The main exception is if you plan to use the attic area for storage of large items ...

The problem: In many single- or two-story homes with vaulted ceilings or scissor trusses, interior crews aren’t able to reach the attic space, even with an attic ladder.

When explaining the truss roof system, Williams said, “We have three different styles of trusses in our truss package: scissor truss, standard truss and room-in-attic truss.

Dear Jason: Look for a new contractor. Special designs of roof trusses are available, some not priced much higher than standard trusses, specifically designed for attic storage areas or full rooms ...

If you prefer a vaulted ceiling, your builder can order scissor trusses in which the bottom chord is pitched at the angle of your ceiling. There are some tips to make it easier to install a truss ...

A reader’s ceiling is separating from the wall in the upstairs bedrooms under the attic. The cracks open and close in winter and summer. (Reader photo) ...